finding a job in ha somewhat tough economy nation's vets. that's why we are joined by the deputy chief of staff of the army's transition assistance program. >> general, welcome to "fox & friends." good to have you here much well, good morning, thank you for having me. it's such a great opportunity particularly as we get ready to celebrate veterans weekend, veterans holiday to talk about our great soldiers and veterans and everything they have done for the nation. >> things are so much better than they were back in the vietnam era. we like our vets. we like when they come home. we want to get them jobs. how do we get them jobs? >> i have got to tell you we have really stepped out this year. particularly if you look at the veterans opportunity to work act. we have revitalized our transition programs. we are starting 12 months out with soldiers. it's a mandatory program. commanders involved with the program now. we are looking at making soldiers and we will make soldiers career-ready so they have that time during the 12 months before they decid